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Why High Yields on Government Bonds Are Causing Alarm

Government borrowing costs are rising worldwide as investors seek greater compensation for holding longer-term debt. Thirty-year Japanese government bond yields are close to a record at 4.19%, while equivalent UK yields are the highest since 1998. A Bloomberg measure of G7 government debt has reached its highest average yield since September 2000.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 18:39

Why High Yields on Government Bonds Are Causing Alarm

Crypto treasury companies reach $340 billion market cap as altcoin DATs outperform

The combined market value of crypto treasury companies has risen 10% since mid-August and is hovering near $340 billion, with altcoin DATs outperforming.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 18:11

Crypto treasury companies reach $340 billion market cap as altcoin DATs outperform

Why Shein’s IPO Was a Yawn

Shein’s debut was lackluster as concerns about the fast-fashion giant’s growth prospects weighed on its IPO.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 17:30

Why Shein’s IPO Was a Yawn

Venezuela to hand Chinese- and Russian-run oil fields to U.S.-backed operator

North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) will take operational control of several Venezuelan oil fields previously run by Chinese companies and a Russian firm, according to two U.S. officials. The company will receive 14 production contracts, while the U.S. government will hold rights to a 35% stake and preferential access to 20% of its oil at cost. Officials said the deal could help Venezuela attract about $100 billion in private investment to rebuild its economy.

Markets Energy & commoditiesVenezuelaoilU.S. investment

MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 17:23

Venezuela to hand Chinese- and Russian-run oil fields to U.S.-backed operator

Bank of Russia extends foreign-currency cash withdrawal restrictions until March 2027

The Bank of Russia has prolonged limits on foreign-currency cash withdrawals for six months, through March 9, 2027. It attributed the measure to sanctions that prevent domestic financial institutions from obtaining Western cash currencies. For accounts opened before March 9, 2022, the ceiling remains the balance then held, capped at $10,000 or the euro equivalent; remaining funds may be withdrawn in rubles.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 17:22

Bank of Russia extends foreign-currency cash withdrawal restrictions until March 2027

Bessent touts bond market as 10-year Treasury yield spikes

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent brushed aside short-term bond movements as the 10-year Treasury yield surged, while praising the U.S. market. He said that what happens over a month does not matter.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 17:20

Bessent touts bond market as 10-year Treasury yield spikes

Governments should heed the bond market’s warning

Using financial repression to manage rising borrowing costs is not a sustainable approach, the bond market is warning governments.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 17:17

Governments should heed the bond market’s warning

Russian stocks close mixed on Tuesday

Russia’s stock market ended Tuesday mixed: the ruble-denominated MOEX Index rose 0.39% to 2,187.33 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index fell 0.05% to 794.27. The yuan gained 17 kopecks against the ruble to 12.92 rubles. Analysts expect the MOEX to consolidate in the near term, with the yuan potentially testing 13 rubles.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 17:16

Russian stocks close mixed on Tuesday

Russia opens digital ruble access as major banks and retailers face rollout rules

Russia expanded access to its central bank digital currency on Sept. 1, allowing customers of connected banks to open digital-ruble wallets through mobile apps. Twelve systemically significant banks are ready to provide the service, while covered retailers must accept digital rubles. Consumer participation remains voluntary and banks cannot open wallets automatically.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 16:35

Russia opens digital ruble access as major banks and retailers face rollout rules

Politics keeps European stocks in America’s shadow

European stocks remain in America’s shadow as bloc policymakers typically favor protecting consumers and taxpayers at investors’ expense.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 16:32

Politics keeps European stocks in America’s shadow

US pushes G20 to cut trade imbalances and focus on China

The Trump administration is pressing G20 members to agree on steps to reduce global trade and fiscal imbalances. A renewed sell-off in bond markets has revived concerns about rising debt and a return of inflationary pressure.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 16:15

US pushes G20 to cut trade imbalances and focus on China

Cango shares plunge 20% after bitcoin miner reports $81.6 million Q2 loss

Cango reduced the size of its mining fleet in the second quarter as revenue declined and the company concentrated on improving efficiency. Its shares plunged 20% after it reported an $81.6 million quarterly loss.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 15:48

Cango shares plunge 20% after bitcoin miner reports $81.6 million Q2 loss

SoftBank-backed SB Energy files for US IPO as AI boosts infrastructure demand

SoftBank-backed data-center developer SB Energy disclosed in U.S. IPO paperwork on Tuesday that its revenue rose 66.4% in the first half of 2026, as AI infrastructure companies seek to benefit from surging investor appetite.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 15:45

SoftBank-backed SB Energy files for US IPO as AI boosts infrastructure demand

SoftBank-, Nvidia- and OpenAI-backed AI data center firm SB Energy files for IPO
SB Energy, an artificial intelligence data center company backed by SoftBank, Nvidia and OpenAI, has filed for an initial public offering. The company has not generated revenue from its data center business, and none of its facilities is operational yet.
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CCNBC★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 15:43Original

Citi, Goldman and Other Global Banks and Asset Managers Team Up on Stablecoin Venture

Citi, Goldman Sachs and other global banks and asset managers are joining forces on a stablecoin venture. The group will initially develop a U.S. dollar stablecoin for payments and digital-asset settlement, with a euro token prioritized for expansion.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 15:36

Citi, Goldman and Other Global Banks and Asset Managers Team Up on Stablecoin Venture

Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate to 86.75 rubles for September 2

The Bank of Russia set the official dollar rate at 86.753 rubles for September 2, up 37.37 kopecks from the previous figure. The euro rate rose to 100.5988 rubles and the yuan rate to 12.897 rubles.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 15:23

Bank of Russia raises dollar exchange rate to 86.75 rubles for September 2

Bond yields surge and stocks tumble as inflation fears ripple through markets

Bond yields jumped and stocks opened lower as mounting concerns that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates this month to contain persistent inflation unsettled markets.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:34

Bond yields surge and stocks tumble as inflation fears ripple through markets

ECB says energy-led inflation spike justifies June rate hike

New ECB research says the euro zone’s inflation surge since the war in Iran began was driven almost entirely by higher energy prices, supporting the central bank’s decision to make a small interest-rate increase in June.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 14:01

ECB says energy-led inflation spike justifies June rate hike

Private sector steps up as India’s growth engine broadens

India’s economy is showing early signs that a long-awaited revival in private investment is taking hold. A broader set of growth drivers could make the economy more resilient to global shocks.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 13:50

Private sector steps up as India’s growth engine broadens

Germany’s richest man’s death creates one of Europe’s biggest foundations

Klaus-Michael Kühne had no children and lived in a Swiss canton with no inheritance tax. After his death, his €42.2 billion fortune passed tax-free to a decades-old charity, immediately making it one of Europe’s wealthiest foundations.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 13:32

Germany’s richest man’s death creates one of Europe’s biggest foundations

Silhouette debuts RFQ trading for xStocks on Hyperliquid

Silhouette has launched request-for-quote trading for xStocks on Hyperliquid, enabling market makers to compete for tokenized equity trades that settle onchain.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 13:30

Silhouette debuts RFQ trading for xStocks on Hyperliquid

European government bond yields surge to 15-year highs as sell-off deepens

A global bond sell-off has spread through European debt markets, sending government bond yields to 15-year highs amid concerns over inflation, budget deficits and government debt.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 12:48

European government bond yields surge to 15-year highs as sell-off deepens

10-year Treasury yield reaches highest since January 2025 as oil fuels inflation fears

Treasury yields rose Tuesday as investors watched tensions flare again in the Middle East. The 10-year yield climbed to its highest level since January 2025, while rising oil prices intensified concerns about inflation.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 12:25

10-year Treasury yield reaches highest since January 2025 as oil fuels inflation fears

WorldUS uses more than 80 Patriot interceptors to repel latest Iranian attack

The US military fired more than 80 Patriot interceptor missiles while countering Iran’s latest strikes on Jordan overnight on August 31, Military Watch Magazine reported, citing sources. The outlet said the expenditure could represent about 10% of the remaining US Patriot interceptor stockpile.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 11:52

US uses more than 80 Patriot interceptors to repel latest Iranian attack

Gulf stocks rise with oil as US-Iran fighting picks up
Gulf stock markets rose in early Tuesday trading alongside higher oil prices, while UAE equities were subdued as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran weighed on investor sentiment.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-01 11:50Original

How short liquidations cleared $500B in crypto positions before institutional buyers took over

Bitcoin climbed from roughly $63,500 toward $80,000 last week, adding about $500 billion to crypto’s market value. Forced short covering drove the early rally, while regulated investment products later brought in fresh capital. CoinShares reported more than $2.9 billion in weekly inflows through Aug. 20, followed by another $1.65 billion in the next week’s first three trading days.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 11:10

How short liquidations cleared $500B in crypto positions before institutional buyers took over

Euro zone inflation rises above 3%, cementing ECB rate hike bets

Euro zone inflation climbed back above 3% in August as energy costs increased, strengthening the case for another European Central Bank rate hike this month. The Iran war continues to push prices higher.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 11:10

Euro zone inflation rises above 3%, cementing ECB rate hike bets

Euro zone inflation is back above 3%, with higher rates likely to follow
Euro zone inflation has moved back above 3%. The European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates in September as the Iran war drives up energy costs across the region.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-01 09:56Original
Eurozone inflation jumps to 3.3% in August as energy prices surge
Eurozone inflation climbed sharply to 3.3% in August, with energy prices rising by more than 14% from a year earlier, according to Eurostat.
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Eeuronews★★★★☆2026-09-01 09:43Original

Shein’s unhappy IPO

Shein’s initial public offering has been disappointing.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 11:00

Shein’s unhappy IPO

How to understand the current puzzle in bonds and equities

As with every bubble, the crucial question is how the artificial-intelligence boom is being financed.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 10:57

How to understand the current puzzle in bonds and equities

Rising UK borrowing costs add pressure on Burnham and Healey

Higher borrowing costs are increasing pressure on the prime minister and chancellor as they prepare for October’s Budget, amid questions about how key plans will be funded.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 10:51

Rising UK borrowing costs add pressure on Burnham and Healey

Binance adds options on 1,000 US stocks and ETFs as TradFi perpetual volume reaches $433 billion

Binance has added options covering 1,000 US stocks and ETFs. Trading volume for TradFi perpetual futures on the exchange reached about $433.4 billion in August, roughly 15 times January’s level.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 10:33

Binance adds options on 1,000 US stocks and ETFs as TradFi perpetual volume reaches $433 billion

London Stock Exchange to lose three more firms after takeover offers

Bodycote has agreed to a £1.84bn takeover by US private equity group Veritas, while Gamma Communications recommended Epiris’s £1.1bn offer and Capricorn agreed to a $396m deal with DNO. The transactions push the value of companies leaving London’s stock market this year above $100bn, adding to pressure on the exchange.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 10:08

London Stock Exchange to lose three more firms after takeover offers

XRP investors poured $320M into ETFs despite $746M paper loss

Five major US spot XRP products held XRP worth $746.1 million less than their accounting cost at the end of June, a 44.1% gap. Yet first-half creations totaled about $629.9 million versus $309.1 million in redemptions, leaving net capital activity positive at roughly $320.8 million.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 10:05

XRP investors poured $320M into ETFs despite $746M paper loss

Wall Street futures start September under pressure as yields and oil rise

U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday, extending a weak stretch as elevated bond yields and rising oil prices deterred investors at the beginning of a month that has historically been difficult for equities.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 10:05

Wall Street futures start September under pressure as yields and oil rise

A rerun of the 1997 Asian financial crisis? HSBC chief economist sees significant similarities

HSBC’s chief economist sees significant similarities between today’s financial environment and the period leading up to the 1997 Asian financial crisis, when surging U.S. bond yields, a weak Japanese yen and optimism about technology dominated markets.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 09:58

A rerun of the 1997 Asian financial crisis? HSBC chief economist sees significant similarities

Digital ruble to benefit creative industries — expert

The digital ruble’s development will benefit Russia’s creative industries by attracting new investors, PSB Bank executive Maxim Bykovets said at the Eastern Economic Forum. He said the highly specialized market requires substantial expertise and may need specialized funds to manage portfolios of digital financial assets issued by companies and individual creators.

Markets Companies & industryRussiadigital rublecreative industriesinvestment

TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 09:54

Digital ruble to benefit creative industries — expert

Global bond rout deepens as Japan yield hits key threshold

The global debt selloff intensified as Japan’s benchmark 10-year bond yield reached the key 3% level for the first time since 1996. Traders are concerned about oil-driven inflation, tighter monetary policy and deteriorating fiscal conditions.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 09:40

Global bond rout deepens as Japan yield hits key threshold

Global bond yields soar to multi-decade highs as Middle East turmoil revives inflation fears
Bond yields jumped across major markets on Tuesday as hostilities between the U.S. and Iran renewed concerns over energy costs and inflation. Yields in Japan and the U.K. reached multi-decade highs.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-01 09:31Original
Analysts react to global bond selloff
Japan’s benchmark bond yield reached 3% on Tuesday for the first time since 1996 as bonds sold off broadly around the world. The move highlights how inflation, fiscal worries and rate increases are reshaping markets that once anchored global borrowing costs.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-01 08:50Original

Strategy spends $635 million buying back STRC as perpetual preferred stock trails $100 par

Strategy has spent $635 million repurchasing STRC, yet the perpetual preferred stock trades at $97.34, below its $100 par value. SATA’s higher dividend rate, by contrast, has helped it remain at par.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 09:29

Strategy spends $635 million buying back STRC as perpetual preferred stock trails $100 par

Bank of Russia buys $68.09 mln in yuan with August 31 settlement

The Bank of Russia bought 5.9 billion rubles ($68.09 million) worth of yuan on the domestic market, with settlement on August 31, according to regulator data. Purchases settled on August 28 totaled 6 billion rubles ($69.24 million). The transactions use the yuan-ruble instrument on the Moscow Exchange.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 09:16

Bank of Russia buys $68.09 mln in yuan with August 31 settlement

Air Liquide rises as Elliott reportedly builds stake and pushes for higher margins

Air Liquide shares climbed as much as 4.2% on Tuesday after people familiar with the matter said activist investor Elliott Investment Management had taken a stake in the French industrial gases company and was pressing for higher margins.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 09:15

Air Liquide rises as Elliott reportedly builds stake and pushes for higher margins

Shein slips on Hong Kong debut amid fast-fashion challenges

Fast-fashion retailer Shein fell on its Hong Kong trading debut as it faces stronger competition and the removal of tax breaks in key markets. Its shares briefly dropped as much as 10% before closing 0.1% below the IPO price at HK$48.50. The offering raised HK$13.6 billion and valued the company at about US$26 billion.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 09:11

Shein slips on Hong Kong debut amid fast-fashion challenges

Shein shares slide as fast-fashion retailer makes Hong Kong debut
Shein shares fell as much as 10% after the China-founded, Singapore-headquartered fast-fashion retailer began trading in Hong Kong. Its HK$48.56 offer price valued the company at just over $26bn; shares ended at HK$46.62, down 4%. The weak debut followed failed US and UK listing plans amid forced-labour and supply-chain concerns, while regulatory changes threaten its low-value parcel business model.
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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-01 07:11Original
Shein shares fall on Hong Kong debut as parcel duties and Iran costs bite
Shein’s shares fell on their Hong Kong debut after the company’s unsuccessful attempts to list in New York and London. US tariffs and rising shipping costs are squeezing profits at the fast-fashion giant.
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Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 06:26Original
Shein shares fall after Hong Kong debut highlights its China roots
Shares in fast-fashion online retailer Shein fell after the company began trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange following a lengthy delay, with the debut spotlighting its China roots.
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TThe Associated Press★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 06:00Original
Shein shares fall nearly 8% in weak Hong Kong debut
Fast-fashion giant Shein fell nearly 8% on its first trading day in Hong Kong on September 1. After unsuccessful attempts to list in the US and UK, the company is now valued at about a quarter of its peak and faces higher trade costs, tighter scrutiny and stronger competition.
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BBBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-09-01 05:24Original
Shein shares slump in Hong Kong after long-awaited IPO
China-founded global online fashion giant Shein made an underwhelming debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with its shares falling after a years-long effort to enter capital markets.
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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 04:30Original
Shein shares fall nearly 8% in Hong Kong debut
Fast-fashion giant Shein fell almost 8% on its first day of trading in Hong Kong after unsuccessful efforts to list in the US and UK. The offering raised HK$13.6bn and valued the company at $26.3bn, as labour, environmental and regulatory concerns, competition and trade tensions weigh on its prospects.
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BBBC News★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 02:51Original
Shein shares slide 10% in Hong Kong trading debut
Fast-fashion retailer Shein’s shares fell 10% on their Hong Kong trading debut after the company completed its long-delayed initial public offering at a bargain-basement valuation.
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FFinancial Times★★★☆☆2026-09-01 02:19Original
Shein Shares Fall in Hong Kong Debut, Testing Demand for Consumer Stocks
Shein Global Holdings Ltd. shares dropped as much as 10% in their Hong Kong debut. The initial public offering had raised HK$13.6 billion, or $1.7 billion.
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BBloomberg News★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 02:00Original
Fast-fashion giant Shein shares fall 7% in Hong Kong debut
Fast-fashion giant Shein’s shares fell 7% as the company made its Hong Kong market debut on Tuesday, following years of attempts to go public.
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CCNBC★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 01:34Original

Global investors descend on Shenzhen to pursue AI and robotics opportunities

Investors and business leaders are arriving in Shenzhen as global interest in China’s artificial intelligence and robotics industries grows. HSBC, UBS and Nomura each held investor conferences in the technology hub on Tuesday, with AI, robotics and other emerging technologies high on their agendas.

Markets Tech & AIShenzhenartificial intelligenceroboticsinvestment

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 09:00

Global investors descend on Shenzhen to pursue AI and robotics opportunities

Japan’s 10-year yield hits 3% for first time since 1996 as G20 focuses on rate hikes

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield reached 3% on Tuesday for the first time since 1996, amid a worsening global sell-off in sovereign debt. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used the G20 finance meeting to urge Tokyo to raise rates faster.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 08:54

Japan’s 10-year yield hits 3% for first time since 1996 as G20 focuses on rate hikes

Japan’s benchmark bond yield rises to 3% for first time in 30 years
Japan’s benchmark bond yield has reached 3% for the first time in 30 years. The 10-year Japanese government bond yield has more than tripled over two years.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-01 08:10Original

Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs resume buying as ether funds stretch streak to 11 days

Bitcoin funds attracted $217 million on Monday, one session after an outflow ended their nine-day inflow streak. Ether ETFs have continued to avoid net outflows since mid-August, extending the run to 11 days.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 08:35

Live updates: Bitcoin ETFs resume buying as ether funds stretch streak to 11 days

Luxembourg drops approval for Israel bonds issue: What that means

Luxembourg has allowed the authorisation for Israel bonds to expire, leaving Israel’s future borrowing through European investors uncertain. To keep issuing bonds in the EU market, Israel must find another member state willing to approve the prospectus.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 08:08

Luxembourg drops approval for Israel bonds issue: What that means

London Stock Exchange to work with Payward to bring biggest UK stocks onchain

The London Stock Exchange is working with Payward, the owner of Kraken and developer of the xStocks tokenized-equities framework, to put leading U.K.-listed stocks onchain.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 07:49

London Stock Exchange to work with Payward to bring biggest UK stocks onchain

White House unveils more details of Trump’s Venezuela oil deal

The Trump administration says the US will form a private joint venture with North American Blue Energy Partners, owned by Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt. The Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital will hold 35 percent, while the US will be able to buy 20 percent of output at cost. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez is granting the company 100-year rights to 17 fields, and Betancourt has pledged $100bn for new oil infrastructure.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 07:39

White House unveils more details of Trump’s Venezuela oil deal

Can Trump’s 65bn-barrel deal revive Venezuela’s oil industry?
Analysts warn that the agreement involving 65bn barrels may fail to attract investment from US groups and could destabilise Venezuela’s interim president.
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FFinancial Times★★★★☆2026-09-01 04:00Original
How viable is Trump’s oil deal with Venezuela?
Analysts warn that the agreement may fail to attract investment from US companies and could destabilise Venezuela’s interim government.
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FFinancial Times★★★★☆2026-09-01 04:00Original
Trump’s Venezuela oil deal raises red flags for some major producers, sources say
An unprecedented arrangement giving the United States access to one-fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves, along with a central role for a Venezuelan businessman, is causing questions and hesitation among some oil companies considering investments in the country, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-01 03:40Original
White House releases terms of oil deal with North American Blue Energy Partners
The White House released on Monday the terms of a U.S.-Venezuela oil deal involving North American Blue Energy Partners.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-09-01 01:10Original
White House says Venezuela grants U.S.-backed NABEP 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields
The White House says Venezuela's interim authorities awarded North American Blue Energy Partners, which is backed by the United States, 100-year concessions covering 17 oil fields.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-01 01:06Original
Venezuelan Oil Exports Surge as Trump Seeks Greater Control
Venezuelan crude exports rebounded in August as US President Donald Trump’s administration moved to seek greater control over the country’s oil sector.
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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-09-01 01:00Original
Venezuela’s ‘unbelievable’ oil wealth lay dormant before US deal, Trump says
Donald Trump says Venezuela’s oil wealth, which he describes as being of “unbelievable value,” had remained dormant before a deal with the United States. He adds that US refineries are designed for Venezuelan heavy oil, calling heavy oil a good thing rather than a bad one.
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TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-09-01 00:47Original

Japanese borrowing costs hit 30-year high as Bessent says Tokyo may intervene to boost yen

Japanese borrowing costs reached a 30-year high as the yen weakened to 160 per dollar on Tuesday and bond yields came under pressure. Traders were watching for a possible Japanese rate hike and potential intervention by Tokyo to support the yen, as mentioned by Bessent.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 07:31

Japanese borrowing costs hit 30-year high as Bessent says Tokyo may intervene to boost yen

The Ex-Beer Baron Turning Windshield Repair Into a $7.8 Billion-a-Year Empire

Carlos Brito, known for spending decades at AB InBev, is preparing to take global vehicle-glass replacement company Belron public.

MarketsBelronvehicle glassIPO

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 07:30

The Ex-Beer Baron Turning Windshield Repair Into a $7.8 Billion-a-Year Empire

Foreign investors expected to keep buying China A shares, but pace likely to slow: analyst

Foreign investors are expected to continue adding to China A-share holdings, although UBS says the pace of buying will likely ease from the surge seen in the first half of the year. UBS Securities China equity strategist Meng Lei still expects net inflows in the second half, but at a slower rate.

MarketsChina A sharesforeign investorscapital inflows

SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 07:30

Foreign investors expected to keep buying China A shares, but pace likely to slow: analyst

Russian stock market opens lower as yuan rises

Russian stock indices fell at the opening of the main trading session while the yuan strengthened against the ruble. The MOEX and RTS declined 0.33% to 2,171.78 and 792.04 points, with both losses widening to 0.39% by 10:15 a.m. Moscow time.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 07:28

Russian stock market opens lower as yuan rises

WorldDuolingo D-Day: Iranians question latest US sanctions targeting education

The United States has expanded sanctions on Iran and indefinitely suspended education-related licences that allowed limited cooperation between US universities, individuals and Iranians. The measures affect academic exchanges, education services and overseas study testing, prompting many Iranians to say ordinary civilians are being unjustly cut off from the international community.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 07:25

Duolingo D-Day: Iranians question latest US sanctions targeting education

Iran says it has enough foreign currency despite US sanctions
Iran’s central bank governor, Abdolnaser Hemmati, said on Tuesday that the country has adequate foreign-currency reserves despite U.S. sanctions. His comments followed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s claim that Tehran was striking back because it was losing the economic war.
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South Korea proposes record $597 billion 2027 budget to supercharge AI investment

South Korea unveiled its most aggressive fiscal spending plan on record, proposing 821 trillion won ($596.92 billion) in total government expenditure for 2027 to strengthen its technological edge in the global AI race.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 07:05

South Korea proposes record $597 billion 2027 budget to supercharge AI investment

Strategy hits back at MSCI proposal, calling it ‘discriminatory’ against DATs

Strategy has pushed back against a new MSCI consultation targeting companies whose operating assets account for less than 50% of total assets, calling the proposal discriminatory toward digital asset treasury companies.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 07:03

Strategy hits back at MSCI proposal, calling it ‘discriminatory’ against DATs

LSE prepares to launch tokenised stocks in digital markets push

The London Stock Exchange is preparing to launch tokenised stocks. Its partnership with Kraken’s owner is the latest indication of the UK’s effort to become a hub for crypto-asset trading.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 06:30

LSE prepares to launch tokenised stocks in digital markets push

Partners Group replaces chief executive as pressure grows on flagship fund

David Layton will step down as chief executive of Swiss private equity manager Partners Group after a surge in redemption requests hit the company’s share price.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 06:17

Partners Group replaces chief executive as pressure grows on flagship fund

Japan faces policy reckoning as Bessent calls time on big stimulus

The United States did not join Japan’s efforts to shore up the yen without conditions. This week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spelled out the terms, putting Japan under pressure to reassess its policy stance.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 06:15

Japan faces policy reckoning as Bessent calls time on big stimulus

Morning Bid: The dog days are over

Tom Westbrook looks ahead to the day’s trading in European and global markets.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 05:35

Morning Bid: The dog days are over

Yen holds near 160 as Bessent pressures BOJ and bonds sell off

The yen steadied near 160 per dollar on Tuesday after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent intensified pressure on the Bank of Japan to raise rates this month. Investors remained cautious as bonds sold off following renewed attacks in the Gulf.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 05:25

Yen holds near 160 as Bessent pressures BOJ and bonds sell off

These emerging markets are favored to get ‘a wall of money’ from carry trades

Analysts say emerging markets could attract more capital as Treasury bond buyback plans weaken the dollar and support carry trades.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 05:12

These emerging markets are favored to get ‘a wall of money’ from carry trades

Ark Invest buys $37 million worth of shares in Jack Dorsey’s Block

Ark Invest bought $37 million worth of shares in Block. Last month, the investment firm had already purchased a large stake after Block’s second-quarter results prompted it to raise its full-year profit forecast to $12.5 billion.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 04:57

Ark Invest buys $37 million worth of shares in Jack Dorsey’s Block

Indian shares flat as strong growth data offsets Middle East jitters

Indian shares opened little changed on Tuesday as stronger-than-expected domestic growth data offset concerns over rising crude oil prices driven by a fresh escalation in Middle East tensions.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 04:50

Indian shares flat as strong growth data offsets Middle East jitters

Russian billionaires’ wealth falls by $19.77 bln since start of 2026 — Bloomberg

The combined wealth of Russia’s richest businesspeople has fallen by $19.77 billion since the start of 2026, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Mikhail Prokhorov posted the biggest decline, losing $6.45 billion to reach $10.1 billion, while Severstal founder Alexey Mordashov recorded the largest gain, adding $1.43 billion to $27.7 billion.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 04:45

Russian billionaires’ wealth falls by $19.77 bln since start of 2026 — Bloomberg

Treasury Market Selloff Sends 10-Year Yield Jumping

A selloff in the Treasury market sent the 10-year yield sharply higher.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 04:30

Treasury Market Selloff Sends 10-Year Yield Jumping

Mass rollout of digital ruble begins in Russia

Russia has begun the mass rollout of its digital ruble, with major banks and retailers opening infrastructure for transactions and individuals able to choose the new currency format. The system will expand in stages, with all credit institutions joining by September 2028. Individual payments and transfers are free, while businesses are exempt from fees through the end of this year.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 04:10

Mass rollout of digital ruble begins in Russia

DeFi Development Corp proposes $20 million preferred stock offering to buy more SOL

Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp plans to raise $20 million through a preferred stock offering. The company says it intends to use the proceeds to acquire more Solana and other crypto-related investments.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 03:46

DeFi Development Corp proposes $20 million preferred stock offering to buy more SOL

Japan’s benchmark bond yield reaches 3% for first time since 1996

Japan’s benchmark bond yield has reached 3% for the first time since 1996. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signalled that he expects the Bank of Japan to raise rates soon.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 03:42

Japan’s benchmark bond yield reaches 3% for first time since 1996

Eastern Economic Forum opens in Russia’s Vladivostok

The 11th Eastern Economic Forum opened in Vladivostok on September 1 and will run through September 4. Under the theme “The Far East: Development for the Benefit of People,” participants will discuss housing, urban development, jobs, technology, infrastructure and ways to attract private capital. President Vladimir Putin is due to attend and hold bilateral meetings with foreign delegates.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-01 02:37

Eastern Economic Forum opens in Russia’s Vladivostok

Bond selloff pressures stocks as oil crosses $91 a barrel

Global bond selling pushed yields to major new highs on Tuesday, while renewed fighting in the Middle East drove oil above $90 a barrel and weighed on stock markets worldwide.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-01 02:00

Bond selloff pressures stocks as oil crosses $91 a barrel